City Report · OH

Greenville

Pop. 12,741·125th most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$719/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
-$1,213
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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Greenville · $719
More affordable than 100% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
18% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $719/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$29,000/yr
Local median income
$47,237/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Greenville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$660
1 BR
$750
2 BR
$880
3 BR
$1,190
4 BR+
$1,230
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$880/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $719 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

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What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($47,237) is $1,181 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($880); a 3-bedroom is $1,190.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Greenville. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$8,628/yr
At $719/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Greenville, OH is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,741
Median income
$47,237
Median age
42.3
Renters
46.6%
Age distribution
21.3%
20.2%
21.4%
13.2%
23.8%
Under 1821.3%
18–3420.2%
35–5421.4%
55–6413.2%
65+23.8%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
94.4%
White94.4%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian1.3%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
41.7%
30.7%
16.3%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma41.7%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+16.3%
Housing tenure
53.4%
46.6%
Owner53.4%
Renter46.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Greenville, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,091 → $47,237
up 12.2%
Population
12,785 → 12,741
down 0.3%
Renter share
43.7% → 46.6%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
17.6% → 16.3%
-1.3 pts
Median age
45.7 → 42.3
-3.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $42,091 to $47,237 across the same window, up 12.2% versus 2021. About 46.6% of households rent today, against 43.7% in 2021.

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About renting in Greenville, OH

Last updated: September 25, 2026

The median rent in Greenville is $719/mo as of September 2026. A studio apartment averages $660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,190/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($47,237/yr), Greenville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Greenville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $29,000/year (about $14/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $719/mo in Greenville. The local median household income is $47,237/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Greenville?

Rent in Greenville has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Greenville rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Greenville is one of the more affordable among Ohio cities for rent, ranking #125 of 125 tracked cities at $719/mo.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $719/mo, rent takes ~18% of Greenville's median household income ($47,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Greenville 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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